Safety Coordinator In Evironmental Health And Safety Full-Time Day Shift 24285

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We are dedicated to providing high-quality compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Safety Coordinator.

Job Duties

This position is responsible for implementing and monitoring safety management programs and initiatives for New Bridge Medical Center facilities across a wide geographic area.
Administer the day to day operations of an effective Respirator Program including:
N95 fit testing program strictly in accordance with CFR 1910.134 including ensuring all employees complete the required Respirator On-line training program.
Communicate to all managers those specific employees who need fit testing and those who do not. Maintain a formal list of all employees who have or require to be fit tested. Conduct qualitative fit testing.
Load all Medical clearances into the employees training records.
Perform both Quantitative and quantitative fit testing where required.
Effectively communicate with Human Resources to fit test new hires before their first day of orientation or as soon as possible.
Lead an effective ergonomic program including:
Develop an embedded train the trainer program
Perform training to staff of proper patient transfer/repositioning
Maintain inventories of ergonomic equipment
Perform routine ergonomic evaluations of employees in all various positions develop reports with recommendations for managers review/approval.
Research and recommend for BNBMC approved related equipment
Schedule administer every other month ergonomic safe patient handling meetings
Track/trend ergonomic safety injuries and report out to management including EOC meetings
Lead BNBMC into becoming a leader of sustainability including:
Completing annual sustainability applications to NJDEP and various organizations for various applications to become members and receive sustainability awards.
Implement specific tasks with various departments to develop specific budgets and Develops and implement sustainability goals training and communications throughout the organization including organizing team Champions in departments for recycling initiatives.
Work with inspectors from various environmental agencies (e.g.: COUNTY DOH EPA DOT OSHA CMS and The Joint Commission)
Conduct Investigations regarding all employee incidents and analyzes and make recommendations for corrective action and keep all records current.
Conduct inspections and maintain an inventory of ergonomic equipment for employees to trial (i.e. ergonomic chairs head phones etc. )
Assists Safety/Security Director when needed. Required to respond to fires and emergencies and carry cellphone and be on call 24hrs for emergencies.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital service lines and departments
Participate in other working groups and committees
Maintain relevant documentation including up-to-date plans as well as meeting agendas rosters and minutes from meetings to ensure accreditation survey readiness at all times
Adheres to legal and ethical standards
May be required to perform other duties as assigned including but not limited to duties and responsibilities of Safety (see Safety/Security Directors Job Description) Qualifications Requirements:
Five to seven years of progressively more responsible related work experience in healthcare-based Environment of Care and Emergency Management experience
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint OneNote etc.) and Google Drive (Docs Sheets Forms etc)
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
Ability to exhibit timely decision-making and adaptive leadership experience under stressful conditions
Previous experience in ergonomic evaluations and/or degree in related field preferred.
chase of equipment

Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Education

Bachelors Degree Strongly Preferred

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$40k-$50k/Year

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive medical dental and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days personal time sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Required Experience:

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